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St. Paul the Apostle was instrumental in the spread of Christian beliefs. He was a follower of Jesus, who journeyed throughout the Mediterranean region to preach and spread the teachings of Christ. How did he convince people to believe? How did he overcome the many obstacles along his path?Be inspired by his bravery, faith and determination. Buy a copy and start reading today.

Elijah McCoy was an inventor and engineer who was of African-American descent. He was known for his 57 US patents, most of which have something to do with the lubrication of steam engines. Read about Elijah's life and upbringing. Study his many accomplishments, too. Be inspired by his genius. Buy a copy of this book and start reading today.

Who was Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna? What was his role in the Texas War of Independence and eventual settlement of Texas? Reading about the past as well as the people who made significant decisions that forever changed history will allow you to learn from mistakes and successes. Go ahead and grab a copy today.

Who was Stephen Austin and why was he called the Father of Texas? This book focuses on the life and works of Stephen Austin. It also touches on the historical settlement of Texas and the prevalent socio-economic conditions of the time. What an exciting book this is! Start reading today!

China has had many emperors. Some of them came down in history with many great achievements. One of these emperors was Shi Huangdi. Read about the life and works of Emperor Shi Huangdi and how he managed to unify northern China under one dynasty. What are his accomplishments that modern China enjoys to this day?

At the end of this book, you should be able to describe the role of John Brown in the raid at Harpers Ferry. John was an abolitionist who dedicated his life to the destruction of slavery. He was a white man, yet he fought for the African American slaves. Read about his life, his acts and decide whether he was a hero or a criminal. Start r

Be inspired by the story of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman doctor in the United States. Blackwell worked her to make the field of medicine accessible to women during a time when women's rights was still being tackled. How did she change the medical field? Learn about her story by reading this book today.

Study the life of Padre Junipero Serra and his missions to America. Understand why the Spanish government decided to send missionaries to the southwestern part of the US, especially in Texas and California. What the life of a mission like during those times? How did they reach out to the Native Americans? Read all about it in this book fo

Learn from the life and works of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States. What were his primary contributions in the history of the United States? Study his life, academic career, and political career and understand how they all influenced his presidential decisions. Grab a copy and start reading today.

In this book, you will read about the life and works of US President Theodore Roosevelt. What was he like growing up? What was he like as a president of the United States? Was he a good president? Did he support worthwhile reforms? What were these reforms? You will know the answers to these questions, and more, once you start reading this

Kit Carson was a central figure during the US Westward Expansion from 1820 to 1850. During this time, the US was in a fur frenzy so to speak. Kit Carson was in the center of that because he was a famous fur trader and mountain man. He was also the guide who helped John C. Fremont cross the western territories. Learn from the life and work

It is rather unfortunate to work so hard towards a goal and to enjoy it for a just few days. Such is the story of William Henry Harrison, who was president of the United States for 31 days. In this book, you will read about his early life, career and political success. You will also understand his role in the War of 1812. Start reading to

This book is a continuation of an earlier Baby Professor title tackling the story of William Clark. This time, however, spotlight will be given to Meriwether Lewis. Lewis was not just an explorer, he was also a soldier, politician and public administration. Read on to find out his contributions especially in the US expansion. Grab a copy

Perhaps you're familiar with the powerful duo Lewis and Clark. They were the great explorers who mapped the newly acquired US territory of Louisiana. In this book, you will read about William Clark. Who was he and how did he become an explorer? How many foreign lands has he explored? Did he employ certain techniques? What were his other a

The Monroe Doctrine was a US policy that opposed European colonialism. It was penned by James Monroe, who was an American lawyer, diplomate and statesman. In this book, you will learn about the life and works of James Monroe, as well as the circumstances that made him decide to change history forever. Start reading today.

Discuss the life and works of Napoleon Bonaparte. Who was he and what was his role in the historic Louisiana Purchase, which furthered the reach of the US government? By reading historical biographies, you will be able to trace how decisions made in the past are affecting your life today. Grab a copy and start learning today.

Who was Tecumseh and what was his role in the War of 1812? This book underlines important historical facts involving Tecumseh. Get a copy of this book and use it as an additional learning resource for your fifth grader. With complementing pictures and texts, this book will make an amazing addition to your child's curriculum-related collec